Recreation Lagoon
Darwin Waterfont Precinct Recreational Lagoon, Kitchener Dr, Darwin City NT 0800, Australia
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A lovely recreation lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront with a 4.4 rating across 18 reviews.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
The Recreation Lagoon sits on Kitchener Drive at the Darwin Waterfront precinct in Darwin City, in the Northern Territory. With 18 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it's a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a safe, family-friendly place for a swim in the Top End — the purpose-built recreation lagoon at the Darwin Waterfront, a genuine favourite for a swim, a splash and a relaxed day out with the dining and harbour close by, away from the crocodile and stinger concerns of open water. It's a lovely outing.
Swimming areas and precincts have changing facilities and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a lovely, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and towels.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.4 from 18 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 64
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 39
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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